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May 13, 2026

AI for CPAs: From efficiency tool to decision engine

Most global finance leaders in a new survey report that artificial intelligence is improving decision-making and forecast accuracy in the finance function, and organizations using agentic AI and those making sure AI is assurance-ready are seeing bigger gains.

January 14, 2026

Report: AI speeds up work but fails to deliver real business value

Organizations are capturing speed through AI, but much of the reclaimed time is spent correcting or rewriting low-quality AI output, a global report says.

June 25, 2025

‘Shift your tech strategy’: 3 keys to positive ROI

Business leaders are investing more than ever in new technologies, but the investment likely won’t pay off without a plan that aligns tech with business objectives.

March 26, 2025

JofA-branded podcast: Critical conversations about business transition planning

In this Journal of Accountancy-branded podcast, a senior wealth strategist and managing partner share advice on how to initiate conversations with business clients about transition and succession planning.

October 23, 2024

Shorter supply chains: US companies set sights on the Americas

Most senior executives are pleased by the impact of moving their supply chains closer to home, according to a KPMG report. Learn four keys to considering whether a change would benefit your company.

March 1, 2023

The changing role of the CFO

Today’s finance chiefs must look to the future as much as to the past.

May 12, 2022

What every CPA should know about disrupted supply chains

Build your supply chain knowledge by networking and tracking the news.

April 4, 2022

How to fix a broken supply chain

Fueled by increased demand and exacerbated by worker and equipment shortages, the global supply chain has been in a chaotic state for over two years.

March 3, 2022

Positive for now, CPA executives wary of inflation and other headwinds

Inflation and the search for talent top the list of known challenges; Ukraine is one of the unknowns at this point.

February 14, 2022

Why CFOs should learn to let go

Gartner research underscores the need for CFOs to be decisive in shifting investments to high-value uses.

January 20, 2022

Grow yourself, others, and the business: Q&A with a Nike leader

Patience and tenacity are two of the traits Tanner Johnson, CPA, CGMA, values in his journey to becoming a finance executive at Nike. Hear or read more in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 13, 2022

The difference between managing change and change management

A CPA leader and Digital CPA presenter spells out key questions that should be asked in change initiatives in this podcast with transcript.

January 10, 2022

The CPA profession’s ‘really interesting inflection point’

A recent Digital CPA keynote speaker discusses the profession’s “really interesting inflection point” and shares lessons from innovation leaders from around the world.

January 6, 2022

Why a CFO needs to wear two hats

A finance leader at Yelp explains “the two hats of the CFO” and some of the ways finance can be more of a value partner for business.

December 14, 2021

CPA leader takeaways: Listening, self-awareness, flipping the pyramid

Four CPAs reflect on lessons learned from a recent summit and point out areas of focus relevant to the finance function of the future.

October 22, 2021

AI in manufacturing: Optimizing costs and enabling the workforce

Manufacturing leaders can use artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and drive growth. But taking full advantage of the technology requires upskilling the workforce.

April 29, 2021

Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics

Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.

November 25, 2020

Challenges, opportunities await energy sector after pandemic disruption

Energy producers are focusing on balance sheet strength and free cash flow as they recover from a severe blow dealt by the coronavirus pandemic.

June 15, 2020

CFOs’ top 5 lessons for handling coronavirus crisis

Three experienced finance leaders share what they have learned and what they are doing to deal with turmoil and uncertainty.

May 26, 2020

COSO provides new guidance on risk appetite

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission has published new guidance on risk appetite and its critical links with strategy and decision-making.

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